# Wallabag Reader vs BitRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BitRead at 100% against Wallabag Reader's 43%. Wallabag Reader's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wallabag Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BitRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wallabag Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, BitRead every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallabag Reader | BitRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallabag-reader/id1170800946/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **38** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [maxime marinel](https://appshunter.io/developer/595076846) | [Kyrylo Kozlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600331225) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallabag Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallabag-reader/id1170800946)

Save web pages for later reading with this self-hostable application. It offers a free and open-source solution for bookmarking content. Requires a separate wallabag instance to function.

**Highlights:** Save web pages, Self-hostable, Open source, Free (as in freedom), Offline reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallabag Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tips | $0.99 | one-time |


### BitRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitread-readlater-for-growth/id1600331223)

Save articles, links, and posts from any app or browser into a curated reading list. Set weekly reading goals and use in-app gamification to make reading a rewarding habit for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Save content from any app or browser, Organize and prioritize articles, Set weekly reading goals, In-app gamification with streak points, Curated reading lists (WeekList, Archive)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annually | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallabag Reader free?

Wallabag Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BitRead free?

BitRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Wallabag Reader or BitRead have ads?

Neither Wallabag Reader nor BitRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wallabag Reader or BitRead?

Wallabag Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, and BitRead every 2 months. Most recently, Wallabag Reader was updated on October 22, 2026 and BitRead on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*